White-marked Tussock Moth

Orgyia leucostigma

White-marked Tussock Moth (Orgyia leucostigma)
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Orgyia leucostigma, the white-marked tussock moth, is a moth in the family Erebidae. The species was first described by James Edward Smith in 1797. The caterpillar is very common especially in late summer in eastern North America, extending as far west as Texas, California, and Alberta. Source

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In the last 8 weeks this insect was recorded 22 times across 4 areas (each area is a 5 degree square).

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